THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 08/28/24

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 08/28/24

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.

“Everyone always remembers the sheer bad*ssery and battle prowess of the Vikings, the samurai, and the Roman legionnaires — but the Winged Hussars of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth rarely find a way into the conversation.”

 

-Eric Milzarski

I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Poland’s First F-35A “Hussar” Stealth Fighter Rolled Out

  • Poland has unveiled its first F-35A “Hussar” stealth fighter at Lockheed Martin’s Texas plant, marking a significant step in modernizing its air force amidst rising concerns over Russian aggression. This development follows a 2020 contract to acquire 32 F-35As, with initial deliveries and pilot training underway in the U.S. The fleet will enhance Poland’s defense capabilities, potentially including nuclear deterrence. Full operational capability is expected by 2030, with Poland’s increased defense spending driving rapid military upgrades. For more details, you can read the full article here.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • Under Meredith Whittaker, Signal Is Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong

  • Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal, is focused on keeping the messaging app secure and private despite growing challenges in the tech world. She addresses issues around digital privacy, Signal’s sustainability without data monetization, and how the organization adapts to evolving threats while remaining committed to privacy advocacy. For the full details, you can read the article here.

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Rediscovering your purpose in a chaotic world

  • The article discusses finding one’s purpose amid global chaos and uncertainty. It encourages readers to reconnect with their faith, focus on spiritual growth, and reflect on their God-given mission. By grounding oneself in prayer, scripture, and community, one can rediscover a sense of direction and live intentionally, even in challenging times. For a deeper understanding, you can read the full article here.

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • When Everything Shuts Off – Future Cyber War Could Plunge America Into Chaos

  • The article discusses the growing threat of cyber warfare against the U.S., highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure like water systems, power grids, and financial networks. Experts warn that a major cyberattack could lead to widespread chaos, disrupting daily life and essential services. The U.S. is considered unprepared for such a scenario, and experts recommend households be prepared for extended periods without power or internet. For more details, you can read the full article here.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • US cyber firm blocks Iran reconnaissance efforts to reveal collaborators of adversaries

  • A U.S. cyber firm, Mandiant, blocked Iranian reconnaissance operations aimed at identifying collaborators of Iran’s adversaries, such as Israel and other nations. The Iranian efforts involved fake recruitment websites to gather intelligence. This operation was similar to earlier Iranian operations linked to the IRGC Intelligence Organization and targeted individuals affiliated with Syria and Hezbollah security agencies. For more information, read the full article here.
THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 08/27/24

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 08/27/24

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.

“Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary.”

 

– Gen. A. M. Gray, USMC

I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Marine Corps infantry’s secret weapon: A $9.95 unofficial website

  • Discusses a $9.95 unofficial website developed by a Marine to support Marine Corps infantry. The site offers resources, forums, and training information tailored to the needs of infantry members, filling a gap in official military resources. It has gained significant traction among active-duty Marines, becoming a valuable tool for sharing knowledge and improving combat readiness. For more details, you can read the full article here.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • Can a YouTube video really fix your wet phone?

  • The Verge article discusses a YouTube video demonstrating how to remove water from a phone using sound waves. The video showcases a technique where sound frequencies are played through the phone’s speaker to expel water trapped inside. The method, inspired by similar technology in Apple Watch, offers a practical solution for waterlogged phones and has gained popularity for its simplicity and effectiveness. For more details, you can read the full article here.

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • ‘The Forge’ Actress Priscilla Shirer Says Church Must Spend as Much Time on Discipleship as Evangelism

  • In an interview, Priscilla Shirer, actress in “The Forge,” emphasizes that the church should balance its focus on discipleship with evangelism. She argues that while evangelism is essential, discipleship is crucial for nurturing and growing the faith of believers, ensuring they are equipped to live out their beliefs in daily life. Shirer advocates for a more intentional and sustained approach to discipleship within the church community. For more details, you can read the full article here.

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • Chinese government hackers penetrate U.S. internet providers to spy

  • Chinese government hackers have reportedly penetrated U.S. internet providers and telecommunication networks, gaining access to sensitive information. The breach is part of a broader espionage campaign targeting critical infrastructure. U.S. officials are concerned about the potential impact on national security, as these networks are vital for communication and data flow. The article highlights the ongoing cyber conflict between the U.S. and China, raising alarms about the vulnerability of key infrastructure to foreign state-sponsored cyberattacks. For more details, you can read the full article here.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • IDF rescues Israeli-Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi from Hamas captivity in southern Gaza

  • The article from The Jerusalem Post centers on the successful rescue of an Israeli-Bedouin citizen by Israeli forces amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The rescue operation is part of Israel’s broader military efforts against Hamas, which has included intense fighting and strategic maneuvers. The piece also highlights the significant challenges and risks involved in the operation, as well as the humanitarian implications of the conflict. For more details, you can read the full article here.
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“Above all, life for a photographer cannot be a matter of indifference.”

 

-Robert Frank

I. The Flight Test Photographers Of Edwards Air Force Base

 

II. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France

 

III. Netanyahu Warns Hezbollah, Iran after IDF Strike Pre-Empts Large-Scale Attack

 

IV. Running AI directly on your device isn’t worth your money: here’s why

 

V. Pentagon: Israel still under threat by Iran and its proxies

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“Climb to Glory”

 

-United States Army 10th Mountain Division Motto

I. 10th Mountain soldiers summit 46 highest Adirondacks peaks in one day

 

II. No one’s ready for this

 

III. WATCH: RFK Jr. Drops Out of Race, Rejects Modern Democrat Party, Supports Trump

 

IV. Microsoft to hold security summit triggered by CrowdStrike outage

 

V. NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’

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“Information is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls topped by barbed wire, it wafts across the electrified borders.”

 

-Ronald Reagan

I. Starlink Now Being Deployed On U.S. Navy Warships

 

II. The Green Economy Is Hungry for Copper—and People Are Stealing, Fighting, and Dying to Feed It

 

III. A new film series puts faith and work in the spotlight

 

IV. FAA Admits Gaps in Aircraft Cybersecurity Rules: New Regulation Proposed

 

V. ‘IRGC has become a monster, not what we intended,’ founder tells ‘Post’

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“The excellency of every art is its intensity, capable of making all disagreeable evaporate.”

 

-John Keats

I. This system could allow small Army teams to hit 1,000 targets per hour

 

II. Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows

 

III. Evangelist Lou Engle Calls a Million ‘Esthers’ to DC Mall for ‘America’s Last Stand’

 

IV. Oil giant Halliburton reportedly hit by cloud-based cyberattack

 

V. Israel Air Force can hit enemies’ underbelly, Netanyahu says amid northern tensions

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